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Browse the latest exploration news and articles.

ExxonMobil makes discovery in Stabroek Block offshore Guyana
27 Apr 20213 min read

ExxonMobil makes discovery in Stabroek Block offshore Guyana

The Uaru-2 discovery will add to the gross discovered recoverable resource estimate for the block, which is currently estimated to be approximately 9 billion oil-equivalent barrels.

Explor completes first three-component seismic survey with STRYDE nodes
27 Apr 20213 min read

Explor completes first three-component seismic survey with STRYDE nodes

Explor has recently completed the first three-component seismic survey with STRYDE nodes, following the development of a mechanical convertor to enable attachment in either single- or three-component configuration.

ASCO awarded integrated logistics management contract by Total
26 Apr 20212 min read

ASCO awarded integrated logistics management contract by Total

The work scope, which will support Total’s ongoing offshore exploration activity as operator of Block 58 offshore Suriname, sees ASCO Trinidad provide onshore logistics, pipe yard, plant and procurement services, as well as specialist lifting and training activity.

EIA: US exploration and production companies issuing new debt and equity
23 Apr 20212 min read

EIA: US exploration and production companies issuing new debt and equity

Because US producers have increased access to debt and equity (among other factors), the EIA is forecasting that US crude oil production will increase from 10.7 million bpd in 1Q21 to 12.2 million bpd in 4Q22.

CGX and Frontera Energy contract Maersk rig for Guyana exploration campaign
23 Apr 20212 min read

CGX and Frontera Energy contract Maersk rig for Guyana exploration campaign

The contract contains one firm-well in the Corentyne Block and one optional well for the Demerara Block.

CGG and dCarbonX sign decarbonisation exploration agreement
22 Apr 20212 min read

CGG and dCarbonX sign decarbonisation exploration agreement

CGG will support dCarbonX in the subsurface assessment of its operated clean energy projects offshore Ireland and the UK (which include geothermal energy and storage sites for CO2, hydrogen and ammonia).

Smart Data Solutions launches new geoscience data management system
22 Apr 20212 min read

Smart Data Solutions launches new geoscience data management system

The new PleXus system offers E&P industry users access to subsurface geoscience assets.

Aker BP contracts Maersk Drilling rig for one-well exploration campaign
21 Apr 20212 min read

Aker BP contracts Maersk Drilling rig for one-well exploration campaign

In direct continuation of the Maersk Integrator rig’s work scope, the rig will drill an exploration well for Aker BP offshore Norway.

Invictus Energy awards seismic contract for Zimbabwe project
21 Apr 20212 min read

Invictus Energy awards seismic contract for Zimbabwe project

Polaris Natural Resources Inc. will provide acquisition services for a 2D seismic programme in the Cabora Bassa Basin in Zimbabwe.

Maersk Drilling awarded ultra-deepwater exploration contract in Gabon
16 Apr 20212 min read

Maersk Drilling awarded ultra-deepwater exploration contract in Gabon

The drillship Maersk Viking will be employed to drill an ultra-deepwater exploration well in Block F13 offshore Gabon.

Ukraine’s DTEK Oil&Gas uses Weatherford technology in local gas field survey
15 Apr 20212 min read

Ukraine’s DTEK Oil&Gas uses Weatherford technology in local gas field survey

For the first time in Europe, Focused Magnetic Resonance (FMR) technology, developed by Weatherford International was used in undertaking the comprehensive study of the reservoir.

Halliburton to provide petroleum data management platform to Norway regulator
13 Apr 20212 min read

Halliburton to provide petroleum data management platform to Norway regulator

The eight-year contract with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will see Halliburton deploy and operate Diskos, Norway's national repository of seismic, well and production data.

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